Aletta Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LET-ah /əˈlɛtə/

Origin: Latin; Dutch

Meaning: Latin: 'noble'; Dutch: 'little winged one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aletta has its roots in the Latin name "Alethea," which means "truth." This Latin form is derived from the Greek word "aletheia," also meaning "truth" or "truthfulness." The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Latin during the Middle Ages, as Latin was the scholarly and ecclesiastical language of the time. The name Aletta can also be associated with the Old High German name "Adalheidis," which means "noble kind" or "of noble birth," although this connection is less direct.

Historically, the name Aletta has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in the context of the Reformation and the Renaissance. One significant figure is Aletta Jacobs, who became the first woman in the Netherlands to earn a medical degree in the late 19th century, symbolizing the advancement of women in education and professional fields.

The name has also appeared in various literary works and translations, contributing to its cultural significance. The use of Aletta in literature and its appearance in historical texts reflect its enduring appeal across different eras.

Culturally, the name Aletta resonates with themes of truth and nobility, which have been valued in many societies throughout history. The association with truth may have contributed to its use in various religious and philosophical contexts, reinforcing its significance.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Letty" have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different cultural settings. Overall, Aletta embodies a rich linguistic heritage and historical depth, making it a name with substantial cultural resonance.

Famous people named Aletta

In this section, you will find notable people named Aletta. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aletta who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Aletta Jacobs was a physician and women's rights activist best known for being the first woman to graduate from a Dutch university, advocating for women's suffrage, and founding the Dutch Association for Women's Suffrage.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aletta was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Aletta has ranked as high as #2122 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Aletta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aletta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aletta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aletta.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 22 22
2024 35 35
2023 18 18
2022 26 26
2021 22 22
2020 14 14
2019 17 17
2018 14 14
2017 25 25
2016 17 17
2015 12 12
2014 11 11
2013 12 12
2012 13 13
2011 7 7
2010 14 14
2009 9 9
2008 7 7
2007 5 5
2005 7 7
1997 6 6
1994 5 5
1991 5 5
1988 5 5
1987 7 7
1985 6 6
1984 5 5
1982 8 8
1981 11 11
1980 9 9
1979 11 11
1978 8 8
1977 14 14
1975 15 15
1974 7 7
1973 9 9
1972 12 12
1971 7 7
1970 17 17
1969 15 15
1968 6 6
1966 11 11
1965 10 10
1964 11 11
1963 8 8
1962 6 6
1961 7 7
1960 7 7
1959 7 7
1958 8 8
1957 8 8
1956 10 10
1955 5 5
1954 7 7
1953 17 17
1952 15 15
1951 7 7
1950 15 15
1949 12 12
1948 20 20
1947 12 12
1946 12 12
1945 13 13
1944 9 9
1943 9 9
1942 16 16
1941 12 12
1940 7 7
1939 11 11
1938 11 11
1937 13 13
1936 28 28
1935 37 37
1934 5 5
1933 10 10
1932 8 8
1931 6 6
1930 10 10
1929 6 6
1928 6 6
1927 12 12
1926 12 12
1925 15 15
1924 8 8
1923 15 15
1922 9 9
1921 11 11
1920 11 11
1919 13 13
1918 17 17
1917 9 9
1916 7 7
1915 8 8
1914 7 7
1912 5 5
1904 5 5
1899 5 5
1897 5 5
1896 5 5
1892 5 5

Top States for Aletta (1936)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 10
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